ANNOUNCING THE GSECS SUMMIT 2025 :
A new era of social innovation begins. For the first time, SRM AP welcomes a summit of global relevance - The Global Social Entrepreneurship & CSR Summit 2025, taking place on August 30, 2025 at SRM University-AP.
An initiative of the Directorate of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, this pathbreaking summit brings together a diverse coalition of impact leaders, grassroots innovators, CSR heads, development agencies, investors, and academia to rethink how we build inclusive, sustainable, and scalable social change.
This is India’s most definitive community innovation platform - where students pitch ideas that solve real-world challenges, 100+ women entrepreneurs showcase grassroots ventures, and global stakeholders forge partnerships that transcend borders.
About
SRM University
Andhra Pradesh
SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh (SRMAP) is a state private university located near Neerukonda village in Mangalagiri mandal of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh, India, in the area of the planned capital city Amaravati. The university was established in 2017 by the SRM Trust through the Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2016. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate courses and Ph.D programmes in engineering, liberal arts and basic sciences.
THE FIVE PILLARS OF GSECS SUMMIT 2025
VISION
Globalization
Empowerment
Inclusion
Integration
DIALOGUE
Diplomacy
Keynotes
Policy
Academia
INNOVATION
DeepTech
Ventures
SDG Solutions
Social Design
SHOWCASE
Changemakers
Grassroots
Women-Led Ventures
Global Models
ECOSYSTEM
Multilateralism
Investment
CSR Leadership
Strategic Partnerships
THE THEME OF GSECS SUMMIT 2025
“From Grassroots to Global: Rethinking Impact through Inclusive Entrepreneurship”
SESSION THEMES
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She Leads - Women in Impact: From Micropreneurs to Global Voices
Global Connect - Impact Without Borders: Funding & Scaling Beyond India
Academia+Action - When Research Becomes Revolution: Social Science Meets Field Innovation
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WHAT TO EXPECT ?
Inspiring Keynotes
by Social Entrepreneurs, Impact Investors,
& CSR Heads.
ADITRI Showcase
100+ women-led ventures showcased in
micro-entrepreneurship mela.
CSR Leadership Roundtable
Corporate leaders discuss responsible and inclusive development.
Research Recognition
Academic paper presentations and prestigious awards.
Scaling Workshop
Learn to expand social impact ventures effectively.
3 Panel Discussions
Diverse discussions on driving social impact forward.
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Earth Impact - ESG & Planet-First Ventures: New Age of Conscious Capitalism
Inclusive Innovation - Village is the Lab: Grassroots Design for Global Impact
Future of CSR - Impact Beyond Compliance: Designing 10x CSR Strategies
Speakers
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
We’re curating an inspiring lineup of thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Stay tuned — the speakers for GSECS Summit 2025 will be announced shortly!
